RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
7. The drive belt idler pulley must be removed to gain access to one of the A/C compressor/generator bracket mounting bolts. Remove the idler
pulley bolt and remove idler pulley.
8. Remove the engine oil dipstick tube mounting bolt at the side of the A/C-generator mounting bracket.
9. Disconnect the throttle body control cables.
10. Remove the heater hose coolant return tube mounting bolt and remove the tube from the engine. Discard the old tube O-ring.
11. Remove the bracket-to-intake manifold bolts.
12. Remove the remaining bracket-to-engine bolts.
13. Lift and position the generator and A/C compressor (along with their common mounting bracket) to gain access to the bypass hose. A block of
wood may be used to hold the assembly in position.
14. Loosen and position both hose clamps to the center of the bypass hose. A special clamp tool must be used to remove the constant tension clamps.
Remove the hose from the vehicle.
